Minnesota · population 45,726
Lead pipes in Moorhead, MN
210 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Moorhead (population 45,726) gets its water from Moorhead. That system reported 207 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 13,422, with 1,619 more of unknown material.
1.6% of Moorhead's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Minnesota average (5.7%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.5%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for Moorhead (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Moorhead.
Water systems serving Moorhead
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoorheadMain system | 207 | 3 | 1,619 | 1.6% |
| DilworthServes nearby areas | 19 | 15 | 717 | 2.2% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Moorhead
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Moorhead's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Dilworth34 lead + galv. lines
- Crookston14 lead + galv. lines
- East Grand Forks9 lead + galv. lines
- Warren512 unknown
- East Gull Lakeno lead reported
- Baxterno lead reported
- Brainerd1,065 lead + galv. lines
- Crosslake49 unknown
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Questions
Does Moorhead, MN have lead pipes?
Yes. Moorhead, which serves Moorhead, reported 207 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,619 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Moorhead?
EPA's service area maps place most of Moorhead in Moorhead's service area (PWSID MN1140008). Dilworth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Moorhead home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Moorhead's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Moorhead be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Moorhead whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.